Month: September 2016

Editor’s Note: Without mentioning company names, including Camping World Inc./Good Sam Enterprises LLC, Thor Industries Inc. and Forest River Inc., Escapees RV Club CEO Shawn Loring and the Escapees board of directors published the following statement as part of “A Message from the Board” column in the Livingston, Texas-based club’s most recent September/October issue of […]

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is displaying its lineup of 2017 motorhomes, including several all-new floorplans, during America’s Largest RV Show which opened today (Sept. 12) in Hershey, Pa. According to press release, TMC is unveiling the new Palazzo 36.3 featuring residential kitchen appliances, plenty of sitting areas, and an electric fireplace. The master bedroom features an […]

(Sept. 12, 2016) -- “After a successful first endeavor in 2015, we are excited to expand the Supplier Showcase as we more than double the exhibiting attendees to 18 brands,” said Hawkins.

Rebounding from a down month in June, year-over-year Class B motorhome sale soared 24.2% in July, while posting a 10.5% gain year-to-date. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), Winnebago Industries Inc. was the top-selling manufacturer for the seven months with a 35.3% share of the Class B market, followed by Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. (28.2%), Thor Industries Inc. […]

The Pennsylvania Recreational Vehicle and Camping Association (PRVCA) has officially opened America’s Largest RV Show in Hershey, Pa., with the launch of Industry Days today (Sept. 12) and Tuesday, followed by Public Days running through Sunday. Held at the massive Giant Center, this year’s show will feature 47 manufacturers — including six park model builders — […]

In celebration of it 20th anniversary, Forest River Inc. will be showcasing two Grammy-nominated performers as parts of its expansive product display at the Elkhart County RV Open House slated run the week of Sept. 19. According to a press release, on Tuesday evening country artist Trace Adkins will be performing while the group Daughtry will […]

(Sept. 12, 2016) -- Joe Riexinger will cover the southeast territory for ARC starting Sept. 12. Doug Benson will be managing the states of Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming starting Oct. 1.

Erwin Hymer Group North America Inc. will be introducing new Class B van models for its Roadtrek and Hymer brands at America’s Largest RV Show running Sept. 12-18 in Hershey, Pa. Germany-based Erwin Hymer acquired Roadtrek Motorhomes Inc. in February. According to a press release, Erwin Hymer Group North America will have two booths at Hershey this year, […]

Editor’s Note: The following is a list of recent RV-related recalls compiled by the U.S National Highway Transportation Safety Association (NHTSA). • Winnebago Industries, Inc (Winnebago) is recalling 3,826 2014-2017 Itasca Cambria, 2015-2017 Winnebago ERA, Travato, Fuse, Aspect, and Vista recreational vehicles, and 2015-2016 Itasca Sunstar recreational vehicles manufactured May 6, 2014, to April 22, 2016. […]

The RV lifestyle has long been a lure for those looking to hit the open road while bringing a bit of home with them. In Edmonton, Canada, interest in that lifestyle, even in a slower economy, is still quite strong, according to the Recreational Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Alberta, with the recent Edmonton RV […]